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📌 The Gist: John McLeod, a 56-year-old man, was reported missing on April 20, after being last spotted driving northbound on Highway 9 at Holcomb Bridge.

Search Underway for Missing Cherokee County Man Last Seen on Highway 9 in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2024April 21, 2024

🎉 The Gist: Market District Crabapple, a pivotal development in Milton’s emerging downtown, is celebrating its grand opening with a special event on April 25.

Market District Crabapple is About to Open in Milton with a Grand Showcase

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

🛑 The Gist: The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on Ga. 400 to accommodate bridge replacements and widening at three key overpasses: Pitts Road, Roberts Drive, and Kimball Bridge Road.

Traffic & Transportation

Lane Closures Scheduled for Ga. 400 Bridge Replacement Project

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Alpharetta police arrested Demarcus Johnson on April 5, for the March 11 kidnapping and rape of a female Lyft driver, along with charges of aggravated assault and vehicle theft.

Crime

Lyft Driver Kidnapped, Drugged and Raped in Alpharetta by Her Passenger

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Road construction will begin today in Milton on Hopewell and Francis Roads in Milton, with significant delays expected due to full-depth reclamation and ditch line work, respectively.

Traffic & Transportation

Milton Roadwork Alert: Expect Delays on Hopewell and Francis Roads

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2024April 8, 2024

🌐 The Big Picture: The survey's top 10 cities reflect a diverse array of economic strengths, cultural richness, and environmental beauty, from Asheville's artistic vibrancy to Eau Claire's musical heritage. This geographic spread illustrates a broader trend of professionals seeking not just career changes but also lifestyle enhancements.

Two Georgia Cities Named Top Places for Career Changes

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

🚔 The Gist: A police officer in Roswell shot an armed suspect at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill in the early hours of Saturday, following a confrontation where the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at officers. No officers were injured.

Crime

Roswell Police Shoot ‘Unruly Patron’ Who Came to Mazzy’s Sports Bar With a Gun

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2024March 23, 2024

White horse near hay stack during day

Did You Know Milton Has Over 200 Horse Farms?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2024March 21, 2024

🎶 The Gist: Riverside Sounds, Roswell's celebrated free outdoor concert series, is back this April, featuring a diverse array of musical talent across genres at Roswell Riverside Park.

Riverside Sounds Returns to Roswell Next Month

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2024March 21, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In a determined effort to ensure local business legitimacy, Roswell Police closed nine unlicensed massage parlors on March 18.

Roswell Police Shut Down 9 More Unlicensed Massage Parlors

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

🚗 The Gist: Roswell officials have determined the site for the city's new downtown parking deck following a City Council vote.

Traffic & Transportation

Roswell Picks Location for Downtown Parking Deck

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Taste of Alpharetta

Taste of Alpharetta Kicks Off Ticket Sales for Metro Atlanta’s Premier Food Festival

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024April 24, 2024

Low-income tenants of subsidized housing in Georgia shared harrowing stories of horrendous living conditions ignored by landlords with a U.S. Senate subcommittee Monday at a hearing in Roswell.

Your Government

Is Georgia’s Subsidized Housing Unsafe?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2024

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has unveiled the winners of the T-shirt Art Contest associated with the state's 18th annual Youth Birding Competition, spotlighting young artists from diverse locales across Georgia. Aleena Huang from Duluth distinguished herself as the grand prize winner with a captivating barred owl depiction, leading a group of participants hailing from various educational settings throughout the state.

Here Are The Georgia Youth Birding Competition T-Shirt Art Winners

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

dollar banknotes in baseball glove near ball on green grass, sports betting concept

Your Government

Georgia Senate Debates Sports Betting

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 27, 2024

🌳 The Gist: Roswell has secured a deal to buy the former Crabapple Middle School site for $6.5 million, allowing for expanded city park and recreation services.

It’s Official: Roswell Now Owns The Old Crabapple Middle School Property

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan man in the country illegally, has been arrested and charged with the murder last Friday of Laken Riley, who was killed while jogging by a lake near the intramural fields at UGA.

Was Laken Riley’s Death Linked to Immigration Policy?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 26, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A new Residential Speed Zone program in Milton aims to curb speeding and enhance safety on neighborhood streets.

Milton Launches Program to Slow Down Speeding in Neighborhoods

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024